BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Samuel Benjamin Tighe, 20, was booked into Becker County Jail on February 1, 2025, after being arrested for driving while impaired (DWI), underage drinking and driving, speeding, and consuming alcohol while under 21.
Booking Details:
- Name: Samuel Benjamin Tighe
- Age: 20
- Location: Becker County, MN
- Booking Date: February 1, 2025
- Estimated Release Date: Not Available
Charges Filed:
1️⃣ DWI – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 or Higher Within 2 Hours (169A.20.1(5))
2️⃣ Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speeding Greater Than Reasonable (169.14.1)
3️⃣ DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (169A.20.1(1))
4️⃣ Underage Drinking and Driving (169A.33.2)
5️⃣ Liquor Consumption by a Person Under 21 (340A.503.1(a)(2))
Legal Consequences
- Underage DWI and alcohol consumption carry strict penalties in Minnesota, including license suspension, heavy fines, and possible probation.
- Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher results in serious DWI charges, which may impact future driving privileges and employment opportunities.
- Speeding charges can lead to additional fines, points on a driver’s record, and increased insurance rates.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not released further details regarding the arrest location or whether Tighe has any prior offenses.
🚔 Stay updated for more details on this Becker County case.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRFNews.i234.me